Match Report
| Blackpool | Blackpool |  |  | Watford | Watford | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| James Merson | J. Merson |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Wes Collymore | W. Collymore | |||||||||
| Anthony Minto | A. Minto | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 77 |  | George Dalakis | G. Dalakis | |||||||||
| Mick Gerrard | M. Gerrard | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 74 |  | Youri Yanovski | Y. Yanovski | |||||||||
| Richard James | R. James |  | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 |  | Rubiel Mata | R. Mata | |||||||||
| Vincenzo Viviani | V. Viviani |  | 54 | D | | 5 | | D | 69 | | Brian Vassell | B. Vassell | |||||||||
| Joao Carvalho | J. Carvalho |  | 78 | M | | 6 | | M | 78 |  | Angelo De S. Zico | A. Zico | |||||||||
| Samuel Santos | S. Santos | | 77 | M | | 7 | | M | 78 | | Daniel Cuellar | D. Cuellar | |||||||||
| Chris Draper | C. Draper | | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 76 | | Mihai Nanu | M. Nanu | |||||||||
| Harry Lawrence | H. Lawrence | | 75 | A | | 9 | | M | 63 |  | Domenico Lucas | D. Lucas | |||||||||
| Anthony McManaman | A. McManaman | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 82 |  | Philipp Faber | P. Faber | |||||||||
| Eduardo Moutinho | E. Moutinho | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 77 | | Allan Giuly | A. Giuly | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Watford. A crowd of 16,881 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Watford start the match!
2.54
0-0Allan Giuly comes in with a late challenge on Richard James. Allan Giuly is given a warning by the referee! Richard James runs off the knock.
4.19
0-0Joao Carvalho makes a probing pass to Anthony McManaman. Anthony McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.59
Anthony Minto sees space and advances. Anthony Minto chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Moutinho. Eduardo Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.19
0-0Youri Yanovski kicks a strong pass forward to Mihai Nanu. Mihai Nanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.24
Richard James makes a simple pass to Chris Draper. Chris Draper flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Moutinho. Eduardo Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by George Dalakis.
15.14
Joao Carvalho passes the ball forward to Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Collymore who gathers it comfortably.
24.48
0-0Mihai Nanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
26.25
George Dalakis makes a simple pass to Daniel Cuellar. Daniel Cuellar knocks the ball forward to Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Viviani.
27.58
0-0Daniel Cuellar clumsily knocks into Chris Draper. The referee calls over Daniel Cuellar and warns him to calm down! Chris Draper gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.58
0-0Blackpool are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
28.13
Mihai Nanu knocks the ball forward to Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.48
0-0Allan Giuly catches Richard James on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard James stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.55
George Dalakis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Cuellar. Daniel Cuellar chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard James.
34.03
Chris Draper takes it forward alone. Chris Draper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.31
Joao Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Moutinho. Eduardo Moutinho shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
39.53
Mihai Nanu makes a simple pass to Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber whips in a cross ball towards Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Blackpool start the second half!
49.02
George Dalakis clumsily knocks into Richard James. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard James grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.10
Allan Giuly hacks Vincenzo Viviani from behind! Allan Giuly is warned by the referee again! Vincenzo Viviani grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.13
Youri Yanovski knocks the ball forward to Daniel Cuellar. Daniel Cuellar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly threads the ball through to Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. James Merson easily smothers it.
55.11
Youri Yanovski sees space and advances. Youri Yanovski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber whips in a cross ball towards Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. James Merson easily smothers it.
59.11
0-1Domenico Lucas makes a probing pass to Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly shoots from distance. James Merson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.05
Domenico Lucas flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber lofts in a cross ball towards Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by James Merson!
67.51
Mihai Nanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard James.
69.18
Watford are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
72.04
Domenico Lucas surges forward with the ball. Domenico Lucas goes all the way! Domenico Lucas makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.50
Mihai Nanu chips the ball to his team mate, Allan Giuly. Allan Giuly knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Faber. Philipp Faber heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.45
Anthony Minto brings the ball forward. Anthony Minto makes a probing pass to Anthony McManaman. Anthony McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Harry Lawrence. Harry Lawrence heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
33.8%
46.2%
20%
Scorers